Common Application Tips, Essay Strategy, & Early Decisions || Admittedly Podcast || S2, EP01

Season 2 Premiere: This episode highlights the upcoming release of the Common App for university applications. Thomas urges students to pause before writing supplemental essays, as they might change due to the recent affirmative action ruling, and stresses the significance of personalizing applications to align with a school's offerings and culture. Additionally, this episode provides valuable advice for students, emphasizing the importance of fully engaging in summer activities and making the most of internship, job, or research opportunities. Thomas encourages students to maintain records of their experiences and consider requesting informal letters of recommendation. He also offers guidance on using the recommender feature in the Common App strategically and provides insights on dealing with the dilemma of disliking summer activities. The episode concludes by briefly addressing the needs of rising eighth graders applying to prep schools and MBA candidates, advising early preparation and thorough research. Want to submit a question for Q&A? DM Admittedly on Instagram @admittedlypodcast Listen to this podcast anywhere: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/39rx... Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Let's Connect on: Instagram - instagram.com/admittedlypodcast Facebook - facebook.com/admittedlypodcast TikTok -   / admittedlypodcast   Email - [email protected] Visit Website - www.thomascaleel.com/ Submit your Essay for review now!! www.thomascaleel.com/services Apply to be a guest: www.thomascaleel.com/apply-for-podcast